Pointer Issues in Intel Processors Affecting Privileged Users
CVE-2021-0117

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netapp
Status
Intel(r) Processors
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 February 2022

Summary

The firmware of certain Intel processors is affected by pointer issues that can be exploited by a privileged user through local access. This vulnerability has the potential to enable an elevation of privileges, which could allow unauthorized access to sensitive system information. Users running affected firmware versions should consider applying relevant security updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Processors See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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